49 SelfCare Gifts That Deserve The Hype 2022 From 10
Kate Dehler
GIFTING SEASON

49 Self-Care Gifts That Deserve The Hype

The best buys to treat someone deserving (or yourself!) this holiday season

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Beauty self-care gifts
Self-care gadgets & aromatherapy gifts
Loungewear & bedding gifts
Eats & treats
Self-care activities & ritual


Beauty

Unlock relaxation mode with masks from Loops and Dr. Jart

Audrey Lee

Our picks for some the best self-care gift ideas start with skin care and bath products you can enjoy at the end of a long day—including all-in-one skin kits and face mask packs that’ll have you glowing. 

Dr. Jart+ 10 Mask Must-Haves

Gifting one of these sheet mask sets from Dr. Jart will keep your giftee’s skin glowing into the new year and beyond. And with 10 of the brand’s best-selling masks, it’ll be like sending your bestie on multiple trips to the facialist (at a fraction of price).

Loops Beauty Variety Loop

Loops’ colorful face masks are another surefire way to pamper a loved one. Special formulations include ingredients meant to brighten, detoxify, and rejuvenate tired-looking skin. 

Aēsop Balance: Classic Skin Care Kit

As far as building a foolproof skin care routine is considered, we think you’re in good hands with Aesop’s products. This set from the Aussie brand includes a cleanser, toner, and facial hydrator that are suitable for all skin types.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's 4 Magic Steps To Hydrated, Glowing Skin

Charlotte Tilbury’s four-step system to glowing skin includes treatments designed to bring out your inner glow, like its best-selling magic cream moisturizer and very hydrating Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil.

Alder New York Cleansing Kit

Shake up your every day cleansing routine with Alder. Designed for all genders and skin types, the brand’s three-piece gift set includes a facial cleanser and brush, as well as a cleansing body bar infused with glycolic acid and nourishing sea kelp.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment

Instantly glowy skin with a single product? Good Genes uses lactic acid to exfoliate and unlock smoother, more supple skin in just under five minutes.

Tower 28 SOS Skincare Set

Backed by the National Eczema Association, Tower 28’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial SOS Daily Rescue Spray and Intensive Rescue Serum work to reduce redness in even the most inflamed skin.

CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

For even more hydration, this not-so-secret K-beauty snail mucin serum just might lead the way to your healthiest skin ever.

Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream

Waleda’s Skin Food is the plant-based multitasking wonder that can be used as a full-body moisturizer, glowy makeup base, lip balm, and more. Not to mention there’s rumors it bares a striking resemblance to pricey La Mer.

Sidia The Hand Care Duo

Winter doesn’t have to mean dry hands with Sidia’s hand care system. Scented with bergamot and vetiver, this cleansing exfoliant and nongreasy hydrating serum duo is designed for relaxation and soothing nourishment.

Typology Purifying Night Serum Botanical Blend With Peony

Typology’s roster of skin care ranges from natural sunscreens to hair treatments, body care, moisturizers, and serums—like this nighttime blend. The french brand also offers a quick Skin Diagnostic Test to help you build a bespoke skin care regimen of personalized products. 

Redoux Turmeric Botanical Bar

Redoux’s brightening and detoxifying plant-based cleansing bar uses turmeric and rose clay to naturally purify while ingredients like shea, castor, and safflower cleanse without leaving the skin feeling overly dry.

Sabon Bath Ball

Ending a long day with a peaceful soak in the tub is easy with Sabon, whose offerings include bath salts, bath bombs, body scrubs, and more.


Gadgets & Aromatherapy

Smell the roses with Venus et Fleur

Audrey Lee

Some high-tech gadgets and soothing scents should have you and your loved ones starting the new year off right. These next items are all about exploring stress relief with new self-care toys and escaping to your happy place through aromatherapy.

Therabody Smart Goggles

Something from Therabody is one of the best gift ideas we can think of for a well-rounded wellness routine. If they already own the shiatsu-like Theragun massager, surprise them with these vibrating, heating, and massaging smart goggles that use biometrics to build personalized treatments.

Airpod Maxes have up to 20 hours of wireless listening with each charge, noise cancellation, and a smart case that preserves power—meaning you’ll be able to listen to your favorite guided meditations and Spotify relaxation playlists in peace.

The very luxe Dyson Airwrap simultaneously dries and styles hair with three precise airflow speeds to suit your needs—an ideal splurge for your loved one who feels their best with a blowout.

EWHITENY 36 PCS Gel Nail Polish Kit with UV Light 120W Nail Lamp

If a fresh set of gels is their idea of self care, this at-home mani-pedi set is the perfect gift. They’ll be able to test out the viral velvet manicure trend as well as experiment with different designs with this 36-piece set.

Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser

Designed for large rooms and with a run time of up to eight hours, Vitruvi’s long-lasting Stone essential oil diffuser is versatile enough to blend in with any decor theme.

SSENSE Exclusive Purple Soni SM Diffuser

The very aesthetic Soni diffuser is another wellness gift that’ll keep their room smelling fresh and help start off 2023 on a serene note.

Venus et Fleur Fleura Porcelain Vase

Anyone who needs to stop and smell the roses a bit more will love a very fragrant bouquet from Venus et Fleur. The brand’s blooms are designed to stay fresh for up to a year without your loved one having to lift a finger.

Diptyque Feu De Bois / Wood Fire Candle

With notes of birch and juniper, Diptyque’s woody Feu Fe Bois is the perfect scent to simulate resting by a crackling fireplace.

Anecdote Candles Self Care

The name says it all—spend a night in burning this bad boy to feel instantly zen.

Ocean Candle by Goodee

Goodee’s Ocean Candle feels like a relaxing day spent at the beach, thanks to notes of agarwood, coriander, and musk.


Loungewear & Bedding

Feel like you never left bed with OFFHOURS

Audrey Lee

Set the vibes right with some upgraded loungewear, a new robe, or comforting weighted blanket to help you catch up on a good night’s rest or prepare for bedtime in style.

Quince 100% Washable Silk Pajama Button Up Top

Hypoallergenic and infused with 18 kinds of skin-friendly amino acids, Quince’s washable silk is designed to make anything—from drinking coffee to washing a load of laundry—feel a little bit more luxurious.

eberjey Inez Washable Silk Printed Long PJ Set

Eberjey makes some of the softest pj’s around, and the brand’s washable silk is no exception. In fact, don’t be surprised if you catch us in this striped button-down outside the house too.

Lunya Washable Silk High Rise Pant Set

Lunya’s ethos is all about taking time to rest and recharge—and we think the brand’s washable silk pj sets are the perfect uniform for just that.

Tekla Orange Stripe Long Sleeve Pyjama Shirt

Tekla’s stylish loungewear sets are another way for you to bring your indoor wear out. We think his button-down in a punchy orange stripe is particularly refreshing.

Réalisation The Sukita Slip in Ziggy

The Sukita slip from Réalisation Par is another piece you’ll be able to take from a night out to bedtime. The eye-catching style features an array of David Bowie portraits by Masayoshi Sukita, printed on luxurious silk.

Onsen Bath Robe

A hooded waffle robe from Onsen is the perfect post-shower attire.

OFFHOURS Homecoat

Take a cue from our digital design editor Sydney Gore, who’s “genuinely excited to get out of bed” these days, because her Offhours Homecoat “literally feels like you’re wearing a comforter.”

Naked Cashmere Ynes Robe

A next-level soft cashmere robe will make her feel like royalty. Naked cashmere’s comes in nine sumptuous shades and is available for him as well.

Bearaby Velvet Napper

Unwind after a stressful day with Bearaby’s weighted blanket. The brand’s very plush velvet design comes in seven light-catching hues like this jewel-toned sapphire.

Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

A silk pillowcase like this one helps prevent hair frizz and wrinkles while sleeping. Brooklinen’s even comes in multiple colors and fun prints.

Parachute Linen Duvet Cover

Another way to enhance their sleep will be gifting this highly rated Parachute duvet cover, made in Portugal from Oeko-Tex certified flax and available in 10 colors.


Eats & Treats

Enjoy tea time with Osulloc's tangerine blend and some sour candy

Coasters: Subtle Art Studios; Cup set: A24; Books: Noma and A24

Audrey Lee

Here’s the tea. No, literally—we think you deserve a sweet treat after a long year so eat your heart out with these tasty bites.

Golde Superwhisk + Matcha Kit

We love Golde’s face masks and beauty treatments, though you also won’t go wrong with one of brand’s delicious matcha kits, which include ceremonial grade, antioxidant-rich matcha powder and a handheld frother.

The Caker Cake Kits

If baking is how you find inner peace, we suggest trying out The Caker’s lineup of easy-to-follow boxed mixes that use high-quality ingredients and yield perfectly delicious results.

Alec's Ice Cream Honey Blueberry Lavender

For those who enjoy the soothing properties of lavender, Alec’s Ice Cream’s Honey Blueberry Lavender flavor is the only way to go.

Gimbal's Sour Pucker-up Gummy Lips (1 Lb - 68 Pcs)

It’ll be hard not to constantly reach for these perfectly sweet-and-sour gummies that’ll give you a quick energy boost. Thankfully, with this extra-large pack, you’ll have plenty to go around.

Foxtrot The Sweets Chest Gift Box

This extra-sweet gift basket from Foxtrot is a very delicious option that includes a seasonal gummy mix, mouth-watering caramels, hot cocoa, and an exclusive caramelized popcorn bar.

OSULLOC Tangerine Tea, Premium Organic Blended Tea from Jeju

A box of this soothing Korean tangerine tea would make a delightful stocking stuffer or a great gift for any tea aficionado on your list. 

LARQ PureVis™ Water Bottle

Make sure they’re hitting their daily water requirements wherever, whenever with Larq’s clean water filtered bottle.


Activities & Rituals

Audrey Lee

Create small escapes for yourself or a loved one through fun self-care activities like journaling, coloring, working out, or even an actual escape with a well-deserved getaway.

Premium Gel Ink Pen Fine Point Pens Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm

This colorful set of Japanese pens will make writing long-winded shopping lists, journaling, and small reminders feel extra special.

Poketo Creativity Journal

Practicing mindfulness and working on your mental health in the new year will be easy with this creativity journal from Poketo.

A24 99 Movie Crosswords

A24’s crossword puzzles are the ideal companion for any upcoming flight, road trip, or a rainy day indoors (with your favorite A24 flick playing in the background, of course).

Gustav Klimt (Art Colouring Book): Make Your Own Art Masterpiece

Unleash your inner artist with this very expansive Gustav Klimt coloring book that’s designed with adult tastes in mind.

Susan Alexandra Bead Box

Or, if you’d like to try your hand at jewelry making, we suggest looking to an expert—Clever-favorite designer Susan Alexandra, whose kit includes clasps, elastic cord, and enough beads to make many creations.

Lululemon Take Form Yoga Mat 5mm Made With FSC-Certified Rubber

Make any yoga workout more stylish with this built-to-last and oh-so-dreamy mat from Lululemon.

Stamina AeroPilates Reformer 287 with 3 Resistance Cords

You could also save a trip to the studio and enjoy pilates from the comfort of your living room with this at-home reformer machine. This one has a foldable frame with wheels that make it highly portable and easy to store.

Whimsical Collage Stay in Lisbon

A well-deserved vacation is the perfect way to spoil any workaholic (or yourself). Plum Guide’s lineup of highly vetted rentals includes stays in global destinations like Greece, Croatia, and this charming Lisbon cottage with views of the city (plus a swimming pool!).